R Sabarinathan, the son of actor Vijay’s long-time driver, has won the Virugambakkam assembly seat on a Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) ticket. He defeated his rivals by 27,086 votes. His rise gained momentum after an emotional video went viral when he announced his candidacy, drawing widespread attention beyond traditional politics.
R Sabarinathan, the son of Vijay Thalapathy’s former driver, is positioned to unseat DMK in Tamil Nadu’s Virugambakkam constituency. Making his political debut this year as a Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) candidate, he is reportedly leading by a high margin, turning a long-shot entry into a potential political shock for the ruling party.
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